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10 Biggest Asteroids to Hit Earth – How Does Recent Rock in Russia Compare? [VIDEO]

John McKay — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:11:16 +0000

We've all seen the stunning video of the space rock that blasted in Russia recently. Is it anywhere near one of the biggest ever?

This Giant Asteroid Is Barely Going to Miss Earth on Friday

Chris Chaberski — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 02:00:42 +0000

Apparently unrelated to the recent event in Russia, another meteor will come within 17,000 miles of Earth. That might not sound particularly close at first listen, but when it comes to a gigantic rock the size of half a football field, it's a bit scary.

Watch Huge Asteroid Fly By Earth Thursday Night – Tonight

John McKay — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 16:34:56 +0000

Near misses are better than getting hit by an asteroid, but tonight you might be able to see it!